It’s clear Zac Efron wasn’t chosen to portray Ted Bundy for the same reasons Charlize Theron was selected to play Aileen Wuornos. He isn't a strong actor, but then that doesn't seem to matter; he has the appearance needed, even if he can’t embody the character—and he doesn’t need to, either. Like *Monster*, this film avoids exploring Bundy’s psychological state. Anyone seeking an explanation or reason behind his crimes won't find one here. Who or what is presented as "wicked" and "vile"? The judge (John Malkovich) uses those words when sentencing Bundy, who responds: “I do not accept the sentence because it is not mine. It is a sentence from someone else who is not here today.” Director Joe Berlinger seems to concur with that sentiment. He emphasizes Bundy’s charming and charismatic qualities, without showing how these traits contrast with his less appealing characteristics. The wickedness and vileness are absent. Like a typical mockumentary filmmaker (he also created the related *Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes*, which, according to Rotten Tomatoes, "avoids introspection, making it as elusive as its subject"), Berlinger prioritizes storytelling over factual accuracy—and this proves to be problematic. For instance, we learn at the film's conclusion that Liz Kendall, Bundy’s girlfriend, “has stayed sober” since the events depicted. This was unexpected; I observed her drinking on occasion, but never saw her appear intoxicated. However, a more significant issue exists. It isn’t until near the very end of the movie that we actually see Bundy commit a crime—and only then is there an admission of guilt. By this point, it feels insufficient and overdue. There are also brief flashbacks interspersed throughout the film, seemingly intended as clues. The purpose is unclear; this shouldn't be presented as a thriller. The only positive aspect of these flashbacks is that they include a reminder of one of the movie’s two instances of unintentional humor—when a dog apparently mistakes Bundy for Damien Thorne. The other instance involves James Hetfield, who plays an officer.

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